Flying from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Zurich is one hour behind Cluj-Napoca and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from CLJ to ZRH start from 10:35 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 15:35 with SWISS. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CLJ to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a snap with SWISS. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating CLJ to ZRH flights. A reliable 85.19% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CLJ and ZRH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, R 1,016 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,324. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CLJ to ZRH, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CLJ to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
Cluj-Napoca Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart CLJ reach their destination on time.
To reach Cluj-Napoca Airport from central Cluj-Napoca, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near CLJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLJ to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its leading sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are the start of reasons to visit.